whats next?

i havent been very good at writing lately, but thats because i have been enjoying life and friends and family. the last month and a half have been a much needed break for my soul. i have spent time enjoying each day, and the relationships and people in each of those days.

as the month of august is coming to an end though, i am faced with the question everyone keeps asking... whats next?... and my answer is the same every time... i have no idea.. wish i did.. finding a job, is posing harder than i had thought it would be. i really just dont have a clue what God has next for me. i have desires of things i would like to do and a certain way i would love life to be happening rite now, but as it says in proverbs, in the heart man directs his steps, but it is the Lord who directs the path. and i am faced with the reality of having to literally trust in Word of God and the promises of God, for a time that is so open ended and unknown.

i have a strange peace in the midst of it all. a peace that God is sovereign, God is good, and God takes care of His children and answers prayers and grows us in the times of uncertainty. so i cling, once again, with all of my might and by His grace am able to ask God that i might be able to trust in the Lord with all of my heart, leaning not on my own understanding, but in all of my ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct my paths.

i ask for you prayers, prayers of Gods clear provision and guidance and for open doors. i believe that God has something in mind, that i havent even conceived.. pray He brings it to pass for His glory. i need a job. i need a car. i need health insurance. i need these things to live now. pray by His grace, He would perfectly provide.

i trust Him, and thank you for your prayers. am excited to watch God work and answer our cries to Him. thank you.. will write again soon.

shawnda

campin with the fam

i have so much to be thankful for. its now been a month since ive been home (which has just flown by!!), and just thank God that in these 100 degree summer days, that i have been able to see so many people and catch up with everyone and enjoy being home. these are just a few pics from the last weekend and campin' with some of the fam.. love you guys!